These recipes make hosting a party easier than ever.
Looking for no-fuss appetizer recipes?
Bust out your slow cooker.
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Plus, get some of our favorite slow cooker main dishes for easyweeknight meals.
Meatball Sliders
This saucymeatball recipeis an adorableand surprisingly easyway to get any party started.
The entire recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep.
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Mix upcream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and garlic to create the creamy base.
When you’re ready to serve, top with crispy breadcrumbs and freshly sliced jalapenos.
One recipe makes 22 servings,perfect for a crowd!
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That way, this semi-homemade slow cooker appetizer recipe can fit alow-carbandgluten-freediet if needed.
Start with jarred marinara sauce to make it ultra-easy.
Zesty Fajita Bites
Five ingredientsincluding juicychicken thighsand zesty fajita seasoningget thisslow cookerappetizer ready to party.
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Don’t skip the pepper strips, which add a fresh element and satisfying crunch.
Need even more convincing to add this ooey-gooey slow cooker appetizer recipe to your party menu?
Think of it like a European riff on queso.
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(Yes, just!)
And the fussiest part, caramelizing the onions, is done for you in the slow cooker.
A sweet yet tangy molasses-lime sauce adds bold flavor to the bite-size snacks.
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Serve the cheesy dipwith pretzels, pickled jalapenos, chips, and fresh veggies.
Test Kitchen Tip: This dip is best served once it’s warm or soon after.
Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas
Make carnitas appetizer-ready by serving them inlettuce cupstopped with homemade salsa.
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We like to use crisp romaine lettuce leaves, but cabbage or corn tortillas would be equally good.
Serve on a big platter with plenty of lime wedges.
These tender meatballs simmer in the sauce, absorbing all the flavors for a crowd favorite.
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Asiago Cheese Dip
This mushroom and cheese slow cooker dip is easy to customize.
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